humanity
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The Brahmin and His Enemies
Long ago, a poor Brahmin lived with his family in a small house. His disciples would help him with food and clothes. He somehow managed to pass his days.
Karthikeyan A SPublished 2 months ago in HumansNavigating the Balance: Toxic Positivity vs Genuine Optimism
I've been reflecting more lately about ways to be more intentional with my energy, and live my daily life with more purpose and productivity. In the midst of reflecting on this, I realized how important it is to really know the difference between toxic positivity and genuine happiness. I don't want to be disingenuous to myself, and pretend I'm all about being positive if I'm not feeling it. I choose to feel all of my emotions and go through the process of being human instead of giving myself trigger phrases like "You've got this!" and "Life's too short to be sad!" I get it, these are great messages to hear and tell others, but personally, I feel they just aren't 100% realistic.
Li-Li 📓Published 2 months ago in HumansDoes true love exist?
Embracing Vulnerability A Dance of Hearts True love requires a willingness to be vulnerable, to expose the core of one's being without fear of judgment. It's a dance where partners share fears, dreams, and insecurities, forging a connection that transcends surface-level interactions.
Mountain TreePublished 2 months ago in HumansEchoes of Valor
Title: Echoes of Valor: A Soldier's Journey In the heart of a war-torn land, where the scars of conflict marred the landscape and the cries of the oppressed echoed through the valleys, there lived a soldier named Jack. He was a man of honor and courage, molded by the trials of battle and forged in the crucible of war. With each step he took, Jack carried the weight of his duty upon his shoulders, a burden that grew heavier with each passing day.
Solomon MaihatsiPublished 2 months ago in HumansEnglish, Neanderthals, and Linguistic Evolution
The Neanderthals In the vast tapestry of human history, the story of language is woven intricately with the threads of evolution and adaptation. One fascinating chapter unfolds when we explore the relationship between English, the language we communicate with today, and the Neanderthals, our ancient relatives. Let's embark on a journey through time, unraveling the linguistic connections that bind us with these enigmatic beings.
Mountain TreePublished 2 months ago in HumansThe Weight of Desperation
The Weight of Desperation In a small town nestled amidst rolling hills and whispering forests, there lived a young man named Daniel. His life had been one of constant struggle since the day his father fell ill. Daniel's father, a hardworking farmer who had toiled tirelessly to provide for his family, was now bedridden, his once-strong frame reduced to a mere shadow of its former self.
Why Am I on Vocal
I am not on Vocal to read the news again or to try to avoid them. Everything is news nowadays, except for the news. There are exceptions, of course, such as AI Is Finally Sentient. Welcome to Vocal!
Patrick M. OhanaPublished 2 months ago in HumansWhy do we laugh?
Isn't it odd that, when something's entertaining, you could go on the defensive toward, your breathing, become frail and pain-filled in certain spots, and perhaps cry? At the end of the day, for what reason do we do this strange thing that is chuckling? At the point when you snicker, your muscular strength contract quickly. This changes your breathing examples, expanding the strain in your chest depression, and pushing air out, which could discernibly arise as a grunt, wheeze, or vocalization. Since you're applying your muscular strength substantially more than you for the most part would while talking, they might begin to hurt. Chuckling additionally restrains your reflexes and muscle control, creating uproars like leg shortcoming. Anyway, where does this entertaining peculiarity come from? Since there's no archeological record of giggling, it's difficult to say precisely how and why it developed, yet researchers have a few hypotheses. Critically, people are not by any means the only creatures today that follow through with something like chuckling. Utilizing ultrasonic recorders, scientists in the last part of the 90s understood that rodents were essentially chuckling while at the same time being tickled. Researchers have since incorporated proof of no less than 65 species — generally vertebrates, yet in addition a few birds — that express during social play. Some, obviously, are our nearest family members. By recording and breaking down the sounds primates make while playing and being tickled, specialists developed more persuaded that the old progenitor of all extraordinary chimps followed through with something like giggling. Furthermore, on the grounds that different gorillas make giggling like sounds during crude play, they figure chuckling may have initially evolved to flag cordial, non-forceful plan plainly. Obviously, people don't simply chuckle while we're wrestling, yet additionally when we're entertained, and, surprisingly, astounded, confounded, or apprehensive. A few researchers think chuckling took on extended capabilities after people split from other incredible chimps and grew huge gatherings and more complicated language capacities. They speculate that chuckling bit by bit became something we could utilize during play as well as inside discourse to pass inconspicuous implications and a scope of settings on to show our feelings. This is believed to be one reason that chuckling is infectious: it resembles a challenge to partake in somebody's personal state. Simply hearing clasps of chuckling can enact key districts in your mind, setting off you to grin or giggle yourself. Furthermore, when members in a single report watched an entertaining video, they chuckled essentially longer and all the more frequently when someone else was available — despite the fact that they detailed feeling a similar degree of entertainment. Human giggling is likewise commonly stronger than the play vocalizations of most creatures. A few researchers hypothesize that this is on the grounds that our chuckling capabilities as a sign between people, however a transmission to everybody around. Investigations discovered that eyewitnesses across the world and as youthful as 5 months old could dependably differentiate between dear companions and colleagues just from brief clasps of them giggling. Likewise, we can determine if a snicker is genuine or counterfeit dependent just upon the sound. Counterfeit, or volitional, chuckling is created in totally various organizations in the mind, depending on discourse like pathways. In the interim, unconstrained chuckling emerges from more established networks that different creatures likewise use for their vocalizations. Furthermore, giggling isn't simply socially significant; being great as far as we're concerned is additionally thought. At the point when we chuckle, our minds discharge feel-great synapses like endorphins, and lessening levels of pressure chemicals like cortisol. Some examination even recommends that individuals who chuckle more can adapt to pressure all the more really and have better cardiovascular wellbeing. Chuckling is an all inclusive human way of behaving. Infants can giggle before they can talk. Whether it's the best medication relies upon your disease. In any case, as something that makes life more okay, reinforces bonds, and possibly further develops parts of your wellbeing, you can't turn out badly with a decent snicker. Except if you have a messed up rib or something like that. Then, at that point, it's a serious issue. Absolutely nothing to laugh hysterically about.
Claire NwaochaPublished 2 months ago in HumansThe Day that Changed Everything
I've been wanting to write this story for awhile now. They say some things you never forget. Twenty years later, sometimes it still feels like yesterday. Deep down, the pain is still there, though I have learned to keep going. Although my head is full of the good memories, those days leading up to and after that day still linger. This is my story.
Judith JaschaPublished 2 months ago in HumansWhat are the mysteries of the human brain still waiting to be unlocked?
The human brain, nestled within our skulls, is the most complex and captivating structure in the known universe. Yet, for all its power and sophistication, it remains an enigma, riddled with mysteries that continue to challenge and intrigue scientists, philosophers, and everyday individuals alike. Today, we delve into some of the most prominent questions that shroud this magnificent organ:
Dilmeta AsmelashPublished 2 months ago in HumansThe Rise of Plant-Based Alternatives
In recent years, a quiet revolution has been brewing in kitchens and grocery store aisles around the world. The rise of plant-based alternatives has transformed the landscape of the food industry, challenging long-standing norms and redefining our relationship with what we eat. From vegan burgers that sizzle on the grill to dairy-free cheeses that melt in the mouth, the demand for plant-based options is skyrocketing, and the food industry is taking notice.
Amanda HillPublished 2 months ago in HumansIn search of a greater perhaps
In search of a greater perhaps I stand here and moan, All I want to do is express my rage and groan Out of misery, anguish, anxiety, and disgust
Hridya SharmaPublished 2 months ago in Humans